Getting permission to sell weed legally in Newark remains an expensive mystery
In the cannabis industry, Morton, like many, are dropping six digits on an application process that entails hiring lawyers and consultants, as well as contending with inflated real estate prices and more.
As with many would-be cannabis store owners, Morton is hitting a wall in her home city.
“We’re using our money because we believe in our dream and what we’re trying to accomplish, but at the same time, it’s bleeding us dry,” she said.
Morton grew up on Newark’s Avon Avenue, an area known for its gun violence and car theft, she said.